Old-ish Arctic Silver II, still ok?
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The fluid coming out first means that it has seperated.
AS is a "suspension" i.e Particles of Silver suspended in a fluid.
Overtime the natural weight of the heavier particles will settle in the tube leaving a layer of fluid near the top.
You could squeeze it all out and mix it together in a small container.
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There was an artical not long ago showing that toothpaste was an excellent TIM (well before it sets and goes crispy/leaks out). I think in the short term you can just shake up the AS and use that while you wait for your tube of TX2 to be delivererd.
//edit: http://www.dansdata.com/goop.htm - toothpaste as a TIM
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-TQ&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27 - TX2
//edit: http://www.dansdata.com/goop.htm - toothpaste as a TIM
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=TH-000-TQ&groupid=701&catid=57&subcat=27 - TX2
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It will be fine to use, mix a little of seperated liquid back into the paste you squeeze out to make it easier to apply.
It has no 'shelf life' as such but will seperate over time.
As stated above - storing tip down will reduce this, and storing in the fridge will slow the separation process down.
It has no 'shelf life' as such but will seperate over time.
As stated above - storing tip down will reduce this, and storing in the fridge will slow the separation process down.
That will be fine to use.